Loaded Sausage Potato Boats

ACTIVE TIME: 20 min. TOTAL TIME: 1 hr. SERVES: 4

4 russet potatoes 2 Tbs. olive oil 1⁄2 onion, diced

1⁄2 yellow bell pepper,

diced

1⁄2 lb. hot Italian sausage, removed from casing

1 tsp. chopped fresh

thyme

1 tsp. chopped fresh

rosemary

1 cup shredded

Cheddar cheese Pair this crowd-pleasing twist on a game-day favorite with a citrusy wheat beer or light pilsner to balance out the heat from the spicy sausage

1 In pot over high heat, bring 2 qts. salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and boil 30 min. or until tender. Let cool slightly, then slice in half and scoop out centers, leaving 1⁄ 2" rim and reserving potato flesh.

2 Turn on broiler to low. Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 10 min. Add sausage, thyme and rosemary. Cook 10 min., stirring often and breaking the sausage into small pieces. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in potato flesh and cheese. Spoon filling into hollowed-out potato halves. Place on greased baking sheet. Broil 3 min.

Per serving: Cal. 433 Pro. 18g Carb. 28g Fiber 2g Sug. 2g Chol. 73mg Sod. 677mg Total fat: 28g Sat. 13g Trans. 0g